2014 In Dreamworld - Tail Spin construction, Wipeout refurbishment, Triple Vortex construction

[Gazza]

So the new flat ride is going to be themed around this right

?

[lolman123]

so WWW are pretty much ready for slide pieces. (can't wait)

[themagician]

When I drove past a couple of days ago, they had all the slide pieces spread out the back of the park, ready to be lifted into place.

[Gazza]

What colors have they gone with?

PS rode another one of these tornado 12 slides (At Kentucky Kingdom) a couple days ago.

Opinion hasn't changed since last time, they tend to go too slow so you barely rock around compared to rides like Tantrum.

The Whitewater West version (eg Typhoon) is better IMO.

[bladex]

cool looks like it's going to be a wild ride

[themagician]

What colors have they gone with?

I'm fairly sure it was purple and yellow (similar to the ones on the logo), but I didn't take much notice so I could be wrong.

Edited August 7, 2014 by themagician

[rac2703]

They have gone with orange, red and yellow. Pic below from Thrillz Facebook page.

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

So the new flat ride is going to be themed around this right

?

That reference was already made a couple days ago Gazza - you're in the wrong timezone... go back to sleep!

They have gone with orange, red and yellow. Pic below from Thrillz Facebook page.

Awesome - colours already proven to fade their asses off in 12-18 months time... this will be their 'constrictor' lol.

[bladex]

so their just copying the constrictor from wnw looks like it

[GoGoBoy]

so their just copying the constrictor from wnw looks like it

But worse because it's actually marone, yellow and mustard. Worst colours ever. Anyone else also notice that they've given up on the park's 'Aussie' theme with this new slide?

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

Nothing more Aussie than beach surf life savers - Red and Yellow, on a sandy coloured beach... those colours fit...

(I don't agree that it is Maroon - it looks a solid red to me). Triple Vortex as a name has me at a loss however. Nobody thought that through.

[themagician]

I think those colours are good and I don't mind the name. I agree that it is similar to constrictor, but provides a different experience. I haven't been on a slide like this before, what are peoples thoughts on it?

[rac2703]

Well I don't see how the "Super Tubes Hydro Coaster" name fits the Aussie theme and the "Green Room" is also a bit of a weird naming choice.

[themagician]

^The RIP and BRO are the only two rides which fit the Aussie theme, so I wouldn't say the park has an overall theme either.

ALSO, Dreamworld have added a count down clock on their website to when Tailspin opens and it is on the 20th September.

Edited August 8, 2014 by themagician

[Richard]

It was an Aussie surf/beach theme. "Super Tubes" was a play on the famed Superbank break at Coolangatta. "Green Room" is a term for being in the barrel of a wave. I'd definitely agree that Triple Vortex is their first real deviation from the theme.

I haven't been on a slide like this before, what are peoples thoughts on it?

Gazza posted a review of one of these rides about 10 posts above... what he says pretty much goes. Check out that park and ride count!

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

Wedgie may be a term coined by americans, it also fits with the Australian surf culture (and is apt to the ride). As Richard said, it wasn't 'Aussie' themed, it was 'Aussie Beach' themed, hence the giant thongs, blue ringed octopus, the rip, they're all tied into something to do with the Australian Surf.

[rac2703]

Cut snake is an Aussie beach themed name? Regardless I think it's time WWW update their website. They are still referring to the green room as though it's still being built and that it "will be 1 of only 2 of its kind in Australia".

[DazzaM]

Dreamworld have a countdown on their website for the opening of Tailspin. The countdown ends on the 20th of September, the first day of QLD school holidays. Its weird that they have announce a date so far in advance

[themagician]

^Good marketing scheme

[iwerks]

Dreamworld have a countdown on their website for the opening of Tailspin. The countdown ends on the 20th of September, the first day of QLD school holidays. Its weird that they have announce a date so far in advance

Adventure World did the same with Abyss. At least they're confident that it will be ready on time. Good old German know how, I guess.

[bladex]

I haven't been on a slide like this before, what are peoples thoughts on it?

well for start if it's like the one at wnw they won't let you ride it alone. and 2nd it's really boring...

Edited August 8, 2014 by bladex

[Gazza]

The ones at Kentucky kingdom and Aquatica you ride alone.

I imagine this will allow singles, like Temple of Huey and Little Rippers.

[Santa07]

^The RIP and BRO are the only two rides which fit the Aussie theme, so I wouldn't say the park has an overall theme either.

ALSO, Dreamworld have added a count down clock on their website to when Tailspin opens and it is on the 20th September.

MAN THAT'S THREE DAYS AFTER I LEAVE!!!!!! >

[downunder196]

The ones at Kentucky kingdom and Aquatica you ride alone.

I imagine this will allow singles, like Temple of Huey and Little Rippers.

I'm 99% sure it will be double and single like Temple of Huey and Little Rippers.

[iwerks]

Annoying article in Saturday's West Australian Travel Section by Gemma Nisbet about Dream World. I'm not quite sure why someone who doesn't like big, scary rides is writing about them. Here's a quote:

"After watching the braver members of the group on a warm-up ride - the Motocoaster, rated as only a "moderate thrill ride" but too scary-looking for me - we cowards set off on our own."

Some nice pictures, but only one fact is offered: "The Giant Drop - the tallest freefalling ride in the world."

No mention of Tailspin or any other new developments either.